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Essaouira travel guide: what to know before you go
Everything our guides say about Essaouira — safety, where to stay, getting around, what to see and what to book — checked against official sources and travellers’ reports.
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Essaouira Is Essaouira Safe for Solo Female Travellers? An Honest Guide
Yes — Essaouira is one of the easiest places in Morocco for a woman alone and calmer than Marrakech, as long as you keep the usual precautio... 8 min read · checked Oct 2026
Where to stay
Marrakech Riad or hotel in Morocco: which one suits your trip?
Pick a riad for character and the medina on your doorstep if you can manage stairs; pick a hotel for a lift, a real pool, parking and room f... 9 min read · checked Oct 2026
Planning
Chefchaouen Best Time to Visit Morocco: Region by Region, Month by Month
Spring and autumn suit almost all of Morocco; summer belongs to the coast and the Atlas, winter to the cities and the desert by day, while s... 7 min read · checked Oct 2026